Jealous Heart
Billy Vaughn · Other Songs - Billy Vaughn
Jealous Heart, Oh, Jealous Heart stop beating
Can't you see the damage you have done
You have driven him/her away forever
Jealous Heart, now I'm the lonely one.
I was part of everything she planned for
And I know she loved me at the start
Now he/she hates the sight of all I stand for
All because of you, old Jealous Heart.
Jealous Heart, why did I let you lead me
When I knew the end would bring me pain
Now she's gone, he's gone and found another
Oh, I'll never see my love again.
Through the years her memory will haunt me
Even though we're many miles apart
It's so hard to know she'll never want me
'Cause she heard your beating Jealous Heart.
Many times I trusted you to guide me
But your guiding only brought me tears
Why oh why must I have you inside me
Jealous Heart, for all my lonely years.
Can't you see the damage you have done
You have driven him/her away forever
Jealous Heart, now I'm the lonely one.
I was part of everything she planned for
And I know she loved me at the start
Now he/she hates the sight of all I stand for
All because of you, old Jealous Heart.
Jealous Heart, why did I let you lead me
When I knew the end would bring me pain
Now she's gone, he's gone and found another
Oh, I'll never see my love again.
Through the years her memory will haunt me
Even though we're many miles apart
It's so hard to know she'll never want me
'Cause she heard your beating Jealous Heart.
Many times I trusted you to guide me
But your guiding only brought me tears
Why oh why must I have you inside me
Jealous Heart, for all my lonely years.
Jealous Heart
Billy Vaughn's 'Jealous Heart' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the cool jazz and swing genres of the 1950s. Recorded with his signature smooth, reed-heavy trumpet sound, the track exemplifies the sophisticated interplay between melody and rhythm that defined his discography. As a staple of his repertoire, the song showcases his ability to craft lush, emotive arrangements that captured the romantic melancholy of the era. The recording remains a cherished piece within the broader canon of mid-century jazz, reflecting Vaughn's influence on the genre's evolution through his nuanced phrasing and polished production style.